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Peer Artists Hamsa Shanmugam (female vocal) and Srinaath Perangur (violin), along with other members of Brown University's Indian classical music group, Brown Bhairavi.
Programs
Our programs are focused on providing emerging artists with the tools and network to thrive as professionals in the United States. From connecting them to mentors and presenting organizations to helping them use AI and learn about entrepreneurship, we aim to be helpful at every stage in an artist's professional journey.
Tools
1 / Business Skills
Entrepreneurship, marketing, branding, and design thinking are crucial concepts in order for artists to connect to audiences and become self-sustaining entities in the long-run. However, as a part or full-time artist, it is difficult to trade-off practice/performance time for the acquisition of these skills. Our workshops and seminars, led by experts, are focused deep-dives designed to fill these gaps in a stress-free way.
2 / AI Toolkit
3 / Resource Hub
How can Indian classical performing artists use AI to be more successful and efficient? We will soon be offering introductions to AI technology that could help artists with elements of their practice, grant-writing, or ability to communicate and market their pieces effectively to new audiences.
Searching for funding and performance opportunities can be extremely time consuming. We have compiled a catalog of opportunities specifically suited to Indian classical performing artists. Through our platform, learn about and share nationwide grants, state-specific funding, performance opportunities, and competitions available specifically to Indian classical performing artists.
Network
1 / Mentorship
Part of what helps sustain the growth and success of a community is the sharing of knowledge. Through our mentorship program, we encourage seasoned artists to share their insights and perspectives on issues that current emerging artists may be facing. Meet our Mentor Artists and check out our Events page to see our latest interviews with them. We are currently constructing a more formal mentorship program that will allow for 1:1 matching between emerging and seasoned artists.
3 / Advocacy & Awareness
As part of our larger vision of elevating and amplifying the presence and perception of Indian classical performing art forms in the United States, we seek to create opportunities for these artists where they may not currently exist. Learn more about how we work with mainstream presenting organizations to create more awareness of Indian classical genres and match artists for performance opportunities.
2 / Peer Artists
Nothing inspires an individual artist more than to know that there others like them learning, creating, and performing. Check out our Instagram to see our regular features of emerging (30 years of age and under) Indian classical performing artists in the United States.
4 / Presenter Roundable
The presenting of Indian classical performing arts occurs across the United States primarily through organizations led by passionate volunteers. We help connect these organizations and leaders to address common issues, share institutional knowledge, and make commitments to support emerging U.S. artists. Contact us if you would like to join our next discussion and check out our Events page to see updates on our past discussions.